Monthly Archives: July 2017

A Mark on the Forehead 1 Then I heard him call out loudly, “Executioners, come! And bring your deadly weapons with you.” 2 Six men came down the road from the upper gate that faces north, each carrying his lethal weapon. With them was a man dressed in linen with a writing case slung from […]

The Temple, Filled with the Presence of God 1 When I next looked, oh! Above the dome over the heads of the cherubim-angels was what looked like a throne, sky-blue, like a sapphire! 2-5 Godsaid to the man dressed in linen, “Enter the place of the wheels under the cherubim-angels. Fill your hands with burning […]

A New Heart and a New Spirit 1 Then the Spirit picked me up and took me to the gate of the Temple that faces east. There were twenty-five men standing at the gate. I recognized the leaders, Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah. 2-3 Godsaid, “Son of man, these are the […]

Put the Bundle on Your Shoulder and Walk into the Night 1-6 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, you’re living with a bunch of rebellious people. They have eyes but don’t see a thing, they have ears but don’t hear a thing. They’re rebels all. So, son of man, pack up your exile […]

People Who Love Listening to Lies 1-2 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, preach against the prophets of Israel who are making things up out of their own heads and calling it ‘prophesying.’ 2-6 “Preach to them the real thing. Tell them, ‘Listen toGod’sMessage!’God, the Master, pronounces doom on the empty-headed prophets who […]

Idols in Their Hearts 1-5 Some of the leaders of Israel approached me and sat down with me.God’s Message came to me: “Son of Man, these people have installed idols in their hearts. They have embraced the wickedness that will ruin them. Why should I even bother with their prayers? Therefore tell them, ‘The Message […]

Used as Fuel for the Fire 1-3 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, how would you compare the wood of a vine with the branches of any tree you’d find in the forest? Is vine wood ever used to make anything? Is it used to make pegs to hang things from? 4 “I […]

Your Beauty Went to Your Head 1-3 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her outrageous violations. Say this: ‘The Message ofGod, the Master, to Jerusalem: You were born and bred among Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite. 4-5 “‘On the day you were born your […]

The Great Tree Is Made Small and the Small Tree Great 1-6 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, make a riddle for the house of Israel. Tell them a story. Say, ‘God, the Master, says: “‘A great eagle with a huge wingspan and long feathers, In full plumage and bright colors, came to […]

Judged According to the Way You Live 1-2 God’s Message to me: “What do you people mean by going around the country repeating the saying, The parents ate green apples, The children got the stomachache? 3-4 “As sure as I’m the living God, you’re not going to repeat this saying in Israel any longer. Every […]